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Two New Members Join the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling
The Gambling Commission has welcomed two distinguished academics, Dr. Virve Marionneau and Dr. Spencer Murch, as the newest members of the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG). Their appointments bring…
Gambling Commission Initiates Legal Action Against Sorare.com
Sorare.com, a blockchain-based fantasy sports company, is due to appear in Birmingham Magistrates’ Court, facing charges of providing unlicensed gambling facilities to consumers in the U.K. This is the first…
Football Fan Scoops £1m After Predicting Six Premier League Scores
A football fan has won an incredible £1 million after correctly predicting the scores in six weekend Premier League matches. Tom Kane, from Southampton, made his predictions for the Sky…
Gamstop Reaches 500,000 Milestone in Self-Exclusion Registrations
Gamstop, the UK’s national self-exclusion service for online gambling, has announced a significant milestone, with over 500,000 people registering since its launch in April 2018. The scheme, which allows users…
GambleAware Publishes New Study on Gambling Harm in Discriminated-Against Communities in Great Britain
GambleAware, the leading charity focused on gambling harms prevention and treatment, has released a new study that sheds light on how people from marginalized and socially excluded communities in Great…
Gambling Commission Published Gambling Survey for Great Britain Annual Report
The Gambling Commission has unveiled a pioneering gambling survey for Great Britain, promising to become one of the largest and most comprehensive studies of its kind in the world. This…
Fears Grow Over Rise of ‘Under the Radar’ All-Night Slot Machine Halls in UK
Campaigners are raising concerns over the risk of problem gambling as more than 300 24-hour slot machine centres have appeared on Britain’s high streets. The proliferation of these adult gaming…
Growing Concerns Over Gambling Advertising in Football: Survey Reveals Alarming Trends
A recent survey by the Football Supporters Association (FSA) has revealed that three-quarters of football fans are concerned about the pervasive presence of gambling advertising and sponsorship in football. This…
Are People Betting on the General Election?
This week, Conservative candidate Craig Williams apologized after placing a bet on the date of the general election. This incident raises the question: how many ordinary voters have been having…
Lotteries Council Annual Conference: Sarah Gardner’s Speech Highlights
Sarah Gardner, Deputy Chief Executive of the Gambling Commission, addressed attendees at the Lotteries Council Annual Conference on 23 May 2024. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to provide an…
Government to Allow Debit Card Use for Slot Machine Gambling
The UK government has revealed plans to permit the use of debit cards for gambling on slot machines, in a move aimed at helping pubs, casinos, and slot venues adapt…
New GambleAware Report Raises Concerns Over Children’s Exposure to Gambling Content
A recent report released by GambleAware has highlighted significant concerns regarding the pervasive nature of gambling and gambling-like content in the online spaces frequented by children. GambleAware, a leader in…
Gambling Commission Investigates Merkur Following Exploitation Allegations
Merkur, owned by Germany’s Gauselmann Group, operates the second-largest network of adult gaming centres in the UK. These venues, often open 24 hours, allow customers to play slot machines at…
Bet365 Fined £582,120 for Regulatory Breaches
Bet365, a leading online gambling company, has been handed a substantial fine of £582,120 by regulatory authorities for failing to adhere to anti-money laundering and social responsibility measures. The fine…